The Bogen/Manfrotto FF3276 Steel Safety Cable is a failsafe system for grip equipment that fails to hold to overhead mounted lighting fixtures. One end attaches to the fixture; the other is tethered to a rail, pipe, ceiling, or wall. It will hold 44 lbs (22kg) and comes complete with spring catch and hook-up slot. It is recommended for telescopic post or top pantograph in order to avoid accidental falling of equipment.

Failsafe system for grip equipment that fails to hold to overhead mounted lighting fixtures

Rated 3 out of
5 by
Anonymous from
Not a good choiceI purchased this to use in tandem with my Black Rapid Strap. The strap attaches to the camera body via the tripod plate. I felt I needed some extra security added to my 5D Mark III. I purchased this thinking it would give me a little added safety. It is too bulky to add to a camera body. The latch is huge. It seems like a well made cable, but it is way too large to use for the purpose I had intended. I am giving it 3 stars because it is bulky/stiff & the latch is misleadingly large. I have no use for it because of its bulky/hardware feel. It definitely would not appear professional to use it as I had intended.

Date published: 2012-12-10

Rated 4 out of
5 by
PeterPix from
Not that long.Hasn't been tested in the field as yet with a fall, but what I would say is, it is maybe shorter than expected, at only 28cm loop end to loop end. I guess this is to limit the acceleration of a falling mass? But sometimes makes rigging tricky on a remote camera. Also the spring type gate can be tricky to close. Then again, it's not going to fly open at the wrong time.